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Venerable

Laetus of Orléans

A holy monk of the region of Orléans in Gaul, who reposed around 533.

Feast
November 5old style November 18
Reposed
5336th century
Place
Orleans

Life

Holy Venerable Laetus of Orléans became a monk at the age of twelve and reposed in 533. He is honoured near Orléans in France, and his relics are enshrined in the village of Saint-⁠Lyé-⁠la-⁠Forêt. He is a saint of the undivided Church, known from the Western calendars.

He is commemorated on 5 November, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).

Commemorated the same day November 5